Stories
Graduates giving back for PNG health
As PNG continues its response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Australia Awards Short Course graduates are sharing their health sector expertise around the country – at a time when this is more important than ever. Twenty-three PNG health professionals from 11...
Innovative inland fish farm delivers for Highlands communities
Andrew Tipi’s passion for community development is clear. ‘We have a vision. We would like to see ourselves as a source of protein, a source of income and of employment opportunities for the community,’ Tipi says. Tipi is explaining his motivations during a visit to...
Going solo no barrier for community-focused Madang midwife
Brenda Letag knows a thing or two about professional challenges – and what it takes to overcome them. Ms Letag is the only midwife at the busy Bogia Health Centre in Madang Province. Her skills and judgement are put to the test every day as she works to ensure...
Health is wealth: Australia Awards scholars contributing to a healthy PNG
When it comes to drivers of social and economic development, access to quality healthcare and a healthy population, are critical. Australia Awards Scholarships continue to support Papua New Guineans to develop their skills and knowledge in the health sector – among...
Returning Australia Awards scholars ready to effect positive change across PNG
From environmental engineering and education leadership to development economics and tropical animal science, the latest cohort of Australia Awards Scholarships graduates are both diverse and determined to make a positive difference across Papua New Guinea. Selected...
Working to End to Family Violence
Jean Jano from Fayantina LLG works at Eastern Highlands Family Voice and is dedicated to the elimination of violence perpetrated against women and girls.